About Alexandra Arch
Alexandra Arch is an 80-metre pedestrian bridge along Alexandra Road in Queenstown, Singapore, linking HortPark and Telok Blangah Hill Park as part of the Southern Ridges trail. Opened in 2008, it is noted for its distinctive curved steel arch resembling an opened leaf and its night illumination. The bridge serves as both a functional connector and an architectural landmark within Singapore's southern green corridor.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an 80-metre curved steel pedestrian bridge with a leaf-like arch design spanning Alexandra Road. The bridge connects HortPark to Telok Blangah Hill Park and offers views of the surrounding greenery, road and city skyline. The walkway is paved and gently curved, illuminated with colour-changing LED lights after dark. It is experienced as a short scenic crossing and photo stop along the Southern Ridges walking trail.
Key highlights
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80-metre arch bridge with distinctive opened-leaf design
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Key connector between HortPark and Telok Blangah Hill Park on the Southern Ridges
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Colour-changing LED illumination at night
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Elevated views of Alexandra Road and surrounding parkland
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Architectural landmark designed by RSP Architects Planners & Engineers
History of Alexandra Arch
Opened in 2008 as part of the Southern Ridges project linking parks in southern Singapore. Designed by RSP Architects Planners & Engineers with structural engineering by Arup, the bridge was conceived as an architectural gateway connecting HortPark and Telok Blangah Hill Park and completing the 10-kilometre Southern Ridges trail.
Route
| By train | Nearest MRT is Labrador Park Station (CC27) on the Circle Line, about 15-20 minutes walk via Telok Blangah Hill Park |
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| By road |